Friday, October 12, 2012

Quick Updates for Friends of IHS

Margaret Gorman is home and resting

Most followers of charity activities will immediately know of Margaret's last letter which was published first as an e-mail and is now on our blog site dated September 29, 2012 at http://www.interfaithsanctum.blogspot.com. Also, we have corrected her speech to a large congregation which can be heard by clicking on the microphone in the September 7, 2012 blog posting. It's only 6 minutes long.  Margaret is a board member and our full-day meal packet coordinator. Please scroll back at the blog site and read her notes and listen to the very moving speech.  

We received a short e-mail from Phil Gorman, Margaret's son on October 10th. He said,
"I'm writing on behalf of my mom. Her surgery went well yesterday and she's recovering in the hospital. We expect her to come home today."
This is good news.  Margaret is missed.

Need for Infant car safety seats has exceeded original projection - HELP WITH FUNDS NEEDED!
Teresa Bevins receiving latest infant seats at UVA
Teresa Bevins receiving latest infant seats at UVA
As of October 11th, IHS has obtained a total of 36 infant seats.  The original total projection for all UVA Pediatric Clinics in need of these safety seats was only 30 for the entire year. It now appears that as many as 50 will be needed before year end.  

Just to offer some insight regarding these seats, we have an arrangement with a Walmart Super Center for purchase at a solid discount, but because we only purchase 2-3 at a time based on funds in the Baby Account, we are forced on occasion to purchase the brands available in the store.  If we were able to purchase perhaps 6-12 at a time, we could secure the brand most reasonable and with a discount, and also secure the "neutral" color during the order.

Once again, normally the "premie" seat is about $50.00 and the "regular" seat is $35.00. When the most reasonable brand is not in stock, a single premie seat from some manufacturers can be closer to $60.00 even with discounting.  Remember - as nice as it would be to accept a one-time user seat from a contributor, we must purchase NEW seats still packaged when presented to UVA Pediatrics for those underfunded families to install in a vehicle when they leave with their child.  

One group heard our appeal last month

Leia Durland-Jones's classes (4 year olds - 5th grades) at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial UU Church made a donation through PayPal  on  September 12th of $200.00. The donation was voted on by the children from their offering money from Children's Worship for purchase of infant car seats. Their donation was used over the last few weeks for purchase of four infant car seats.  To all the children at TJM UU Church, thanks so much for all you do for the patients and families at UVA Medical Center.

A First Mention of Vital Importance  - mark your calendar for November 14th!

IHS has been selected for participation in Whole Foods Market's 5% Day at the Charlottesville store. We will need 48 volunteers to assist with bagging groceries, while wearing an apron showing the IHS emblem and assisting customers from 8 AM - 10 PM.  Shifts of 3-4 hours must be filled with about 12 people per shift.  Even if you are not able to help with the lifting job, please plan to come and shop for Thanksgiving early.  Remember - 5% of sales will be contributed to this charity for covering so many activities.  It's time to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!

More details by clicking here to e-mailing us for the complete schedule and how you can participate. We really need your assistance. That date again:  November 14th (Wednesday) ALL DAY!

Sincerely ... T. Wade Clegg

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